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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Plant Engineer will be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines for all projects in a chemical manufacturing environment. They lead all the technical activities aiming at assuring project scope execution, schedule, and cost from Feasibility to Start Up. This is a Non-Managerial position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Project Management from cradle to grave (including CAR writing, scoping, specifications, design, implementation, verification, documentation, SOP writing, Training and project closing).
• Become the Site SME (Subject Matter Expert) for all new Projects.
• Develop project objectives and Engineering scope.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like R&D, Safety, Quality, TPM, Reliability and Production for integrated project success.
• Ability to write the following:
• o Scope
• o Specifications
• o Timeline
• o Cost Worksheets
• o CAR
• o Summary’s
• o Expanded Narrative
• Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve process-related issue that impact quality, cost and throughput.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends; map out workflows, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven recommendations to operational improvement.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies or systems to enhance process efficiency.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies to optimize existing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General understanding of PLC, HMI, and Control Systems.
• Standard knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to write equipment/process troubleshooting guides.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and tasks.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
• Leads multiple projects concurrently.
• Maintains and updates project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Controls project costs and execute on time schedules.
• Experience in the following:
• o Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• o Risk Assessments/PHA
• o FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
• o IQ / OQ Process (Installation & Operational Qualification)
• o CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Verification) & Vertical Start Up
• o Capital Cost Estimation
• o TPM (FI/PM Pillar, Early Equipment Management, CILs)
• Assist in the writing of and training on a Manufacturing SOP.
• Assemble manuals used by the Maintenance Team for ordering parts and troubleshooting equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with process development and process validation
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong computer proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams

Plant Engineer